Serena Williams will be back to defend Australian Open title

Serena Williams is expected to return to Melbourne to defend her Australian Open title in January in a tournament that holds a special place in her heart.
Williams, who gave birth to a daughter in September, will join six-time winner Novak Djokovic and former world No.1 Andy Murray on court in Australia, the tournament’s director Craig Tiley said today.
After giving birth to her daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian, Williams said that her baby’s initials – A.O. – were a nod to the Australian Open. Serena has won the Grand Slam seven times. This year she was eight weeks pregnant when she... read more

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